Subtract 28/70 from 9/20
9/20 - 28/70 is 1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
28/70 = 28 × 2/70 × 2 = 56/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/140 - 56/140 = 63 - 56/140 = 7/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/20
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